Is the Subaru Impreza ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 19,325 MOT tests, around 42% of Subaru Imprezas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 15% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 43%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% petrol. Petrol Imprezas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 42%
- Likely charged
- 15%
- Depends on the car
- 43%
- MOT tests analysed
- 19,325
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Impreza ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Imprezas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant71 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant211 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant214 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant131 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant206 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant243 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant137 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant59 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant175 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant770 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant781 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,175 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,025 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,839 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,388 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,886 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,885 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard1,175 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard995 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged931 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged802 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged443 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged254 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged157 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged74 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Impreza
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (99% of Imprezas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Imprezas fare at the MOT too: see the Subaru Impreza MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Subaru Impreza for London: what the MOT data shows
The Subaru Imprezas in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2020. 2005 was the most common year, with 2,390 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2005 or later.
Imprezas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 74% of the time, at an average of 85,513 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 76% of the time with 107,513 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Imprezas likely to comply are from 2006. 1,839 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 97,182 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Impreza's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.2% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (3.3%); noise, emissions and leaks: "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits" (3.1%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 9.3% of tests.
Overall, 73% of Imprezas passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 97,468 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Subaru models
About this data
Based on 19,325 first MOT tests of the Subaru Impreza carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 19,325 MOT tests say about the Subaru Impreza and London's ULEZ.
Is the Subaru Impreza ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 42% of Imprezas on the road are likely compliant and 15% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Impreza years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Imprezas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Impreza is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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